The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-25
CONVENTION OF 7. P. A.
COMBINING BUSINESS AND PLEAS
URE AT MACON.

Election of Ofcers-Augusta Selected
us the Scene of the Next Years Fes-
tivlties = The Maconites Wine and
Dine Them to Their Hearts Content =
A Jolly Time for ALL
MACON, GA, May 24-The number of the
Travellers Protective Association was con-
siderably swelled to-day, all the trains bring
ing in heavy delegations. The attendance
on the convention this morning was much
larger than yesterday, and there was n deal
more of enthusiasm. 1t was called to order
at 1920 o'clock by President Hirsch. Rev.
J. R. Winchester offered touching prayer.
Mr. FitZsimmons, of South Carolina, was
invited to seat on the stage. Mr.. Fitzsim-
mons was called upon and in a two minutes
speech expressed his qualification at his re
ception
GETTING DOWN TO WORK.
A. C. Lampkin stated the merits of the
Southern Travellers Protective Guide, and
II o'clock was appointed as the time in
which j. w. Watts could address the con
vention. Then w. H. Fleming, of Augusta,
was invited to take a seat on the floor. Mr..
Kendrick, of Atlanta, chairman of the COM
mittee appointed at the last meeting
of the Committee on Consti-
tuition and Bylaws, made his
report. The constitution and bylaws of
the national association was adopted with
certain specified changes, the sections being
read and adopted separately. Mr.. j. NJ
Skinner, of Atlanta chairman of the
committee appointed to confer with the
hotels on rates, made his report stating
the committee had done much good. The
report was adopted.
col Of
Mr.. a. T Pinlon, National President, dated
Xenis, y.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
The next business before the body was the
election of officers. D. j. Clark, of Macon,
in most pleasant speech nominated E. A
Isaacs for the position of President for the ell
suing year. On motion the election was
made unanimous. Mr.. Isaacs responded in
feeling manner, expressing his qualification
and thanks to those present and pledging
himself 20 do all in his power to advance the
interests of the t. p. A. Dean Newman, of
Savannah nominated in a most eulogistic
manner S. A. Pughsley, of Savannah for
the position of Vice President, but
Mr.. Newman afterwards made an
explanation and withdrew the name.
Mr.. Atwater, of Atlanta, nominated J.
Jones Gardner, of Augusta, and he was
elected by reclamation. He responded very
gracefully.
D. Witkowsk, of Macon, nominated T.
E. Artope, of Macon, for Secretary and
Treasurer. The election was made unani-
nous, and Mr.. Artope responded in a short
and neat speech.
Messrs. S. A. Pughsley, of Savannah; H.
N. Reid, of Augusta; E. B. Watson, of At
lanta, and j. E. Mallory, of Macon, were
elected as board of directors by acclama-
ton.
The following delegates were elected to
represent the State in the national conven-
ton, which meets in st. Louis May % and
"a: HI. L. Atwater w. H. Stockton, At
lanta; and H. N Reid, Whack Bailey, Au-
gusta. The following gentlemen were
elected as alternates: b. J. Clarke and Joe
Perryman, j. M. Skinner, Atlanta; Mr.
Kendrick, Rome
The President announced that there were
four committees to be appointed, but that
he would announce them later.
SAVANNAH TO BE BROUGHT AROUND.
Dean Newman made an excuse for Savan-
nah's antipathy in organizing a branch of
the Travellers Protective Association and
promised better. things in the future for
Savannah. Mr.. KendTick, of Rome, in a
most felicitous manner, invited the body to
hold their next annual meeting in Rome.
Mr.. Gardner, of Augusta, said that it was
ReueIdlly uIlueTSUOOu LIldb lne cOlV6uUlOn
would meet in Augusta, and it was so moved
and carried A resolution of thanks was
voted the retiring officers. 1t was also
moved and adopted that the Secretary be
given a small salary annually.
Resolutions of thanks were rendered the
press for reporting the deliberations of the
body, the citizens generally for their
courteous treatment, and to Miss Carrie
Butts for beautiful vase of flowers which
adorned the Presidents desk
Mr.. Watts, publisher of the Southern
Trduelers Official Rd,Iloay Guide, by in
yitation, addressed the convention. The
body then adjourned sine die to meet in
Augusta next year.
A PICNIC FOR THE BOYS.
At 4 o'clock this afternoon the Travellers
Protective Association met at Browns
Hotel where carriages were in waiting, and
headed by Cards Brass Band, they took a
drive over the city. hating about 5 O'Clock
at the Telegraph Office where a reception
was rendered them After indulging freely
in champagne punch the drive was con
Guided. AT 10 O'Clock the grand banquet
came off at Browns Hotel. 1t was de.
ightful affair in every respect and was en-
hvened by many brilliant and witty
speeches. 1t lasted until quite late houl
and was concluded amid much enthusiasm